A free bus pass in the UK is available to individuals who have reached the state pension age—currently 66 in England—and for those with disabilities who meet specific benefit or medical criteria. By Ben Lyons & Fiona Callingham – Nottinghamshire Live Disability-related eligibility covers various conditions and allowances. Qualifying individuals may include those receiving attendance […]
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Katie Koullas, a mother of two teenagers with autism, has voiced strong concern over Australia’s proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reforms, which categorise children with autism as “mild” and threaten to exclude them from essential support services. The controversial “Thriving Kids” initiative, designed to divert children with mild to moderate developmental delays away from
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South Africans can claim considerable medical tax credits—sometimes between R2 000 and R100 000—if they submit complete and accurate documentation, including medical scheme certificates and invoices, and keep records for at least five years. By Business Tech These credits extend beyond medical aid contributions. Taxpayers aged 65 or older, or those with disabilities (including dependants), are eligible
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Construction has begun on the Smith Street Build-to-Rent project in Highgate, Perth, transforming a former public housing site into 109 one- and two-bedroom social, affordable, and specialist disability rental units. By Build Australia The redevelopment, led by Tetris Capital and PERKINS (WA) Pty Ltd in partnership with Community Housing Limited, builds on Stage 1 completion—the
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At the first National Dialogue convention held at UNISA’s Pretoria campus, members of the disability sector voiced strong frustration. Delegates, including those from the Presidential Working Group on Disability, said they felt excluded from both the planning and leadership of the event. By Loyiso Sidimba – IOL Despite the inclusion of Miss South Africa 2024,
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Campaigners in Kennington, Ashford, have condemned proposals for a new footbridge over a railway line for ignoring the needs of disabled users. By Louis Walker – Kent Online The planned 8.5-metre ‘flow’ bridge will include only steps, replacing the existing pedestrian level crossing between Crown Hill View and Conningbrook Lakes. A previous plan for a
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The Western Australian Department of Communities has announced that applications are now open for the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2025 community grants. The programme, managed by Developmental Disability WA, offers 100 grants of up to AUD 1,000 each to support inclusive local events—from festivals and forums to workshops and art exhibitions—that bring people
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On 14 August 2025, Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, addressed the South African National Association for Special Schools at Anew Resort in White River, Mpumalanga. She called for collaborative strategies to transform special schools into inclusive excellence centres, serving both learners with disabilities and those in mainstream education. By
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Head2Head Sensory Theatre, a charity providing theatre experiences for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has launched a new multi‑sensory drama, dance and musical theatre group called A Sense of Fun. By Jeff Newmond – Business Mole Designed for children aged 7–13 and young adults aged 14+, A Sense of Fun runs weekly
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Australia’s Health, Disability and Ageing Economic Reform Roundtable, chaired by Minister Butler, convened sector leaders in Sydney to tackle a growing challenge: improving productivity across health, disability and ageing services. The focus was on building economic resilience and budget sustainability while ensuring high-quality care. By Department of Health – The Mirage Discussion centred on four
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